Christmas Lighting of the Tunnel

Fri Nov 28 2025 at 06:00 pm to 10:00 pm UTC-05:00

Natural Tunnel State Park | Duffield

Natural Tunnel State Park
Publisher/HostNatural Tunnel State Park
Christmas Lighting of the Tunnel
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Kick off the holiday season with one of Southwest Virginiaโ€™s most magical traditions! Join us as the Natural Tunnel is transformed into a glowing winter wonderland, illuminated with thousands of twinkling lights and animated Christmas displays. ๐ŸŽ„โ›ฐ๏ธ
Enjoy a scenic chairlift ride down to the tunnel, warm up by the fire, sip hot chocolate and listen to your favorite holiday tunes. ๐ŸŽถ Stop by Carter Cabin, one of Scott County's oldest structures, to hear traditional Christmas stories and the history of the cabin.

The Christmas Lighting of the Tunnel will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. See our dates and fees below:

๐ŸŽ Friday, Nov. 28
Give a friend a lift: Bring two or more non-perishable food items per person to receive a free chairlift ride. The food collected will go to a local food bank.
๐ŸŒŸ Saturday, Nov. 29
Regular night
๐Ÿช Friday, Dec. 5
Decorate a cookie night: Indulge your sweet tooth and decorate a sugar cookie with icing and festive sprinkles!
๐ŸŒŸ Saturday, Dec. 6
Regular night
๐ŸŽจ Friday, Dec. 12
Kids craft night: Join us at the card and craft table and make a unique decoration that will be fun for everyone, whether you are a kid or a kid at heart.
๐ŸŒŸ Saturday, Dec. 13
Regular night
๐ŸŽ€ Friday, Dec. 19
Ugly sweater night: Don your ugliest holiday attire and join us for a night of festivities!
๐ŸŒŸSaturday, Dec. 20
Regular night

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Admission ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ
Parking: $7 per vehicle
Chairlift: $5 per person for a round trip and $4 for a one-way ticket

โš ๏ธ Inclement weather may cancel the event. Please check www.virginiastateparks.gov/natural-tunnel for updates.
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Natural Tunnel State Park, 306 Chairlift Loop, Duffield, VA 24244, United States

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